BA Music and Philosophy

Comments about BA Music and Philosophy - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  Taking Music and Philosophy allows you to develop your ability in and understanding of music in combination with learning about philosophical issues that have challenged thinkers for centuries. On this degree course you will normally take half of your modules in Music and half in Philosophy. A Dual Honours Music BA course gives you the opportunity to explore a variety of musical disciplines. An extensive range of modules in level one allows students to define their own modular programme through levels two and three. Students may wish to specialise at level three in composition, dissertation or performance. Music: In the Music Department a personal tutor will work with you over three years to help you make the most of your studies and encourage you to excel. Lectures, seminars and group tutorials are reinforced by individual supervision or feedback. The Music part of your degree is assessed through projects, performances and coursework, giving you a chance to develop your own skills and interests in an independent and creative manner. The Performance module at level one is assessed by a short recital. The level three Instrumental or Vocal Recital is given in public. While following a recital track you are given tuition on your principal instrument. Philosophy: The Philosophy Department offers an exciting range of courses taught by researchers who are experts in their fields. You can develop your understanding of the key areas of philosophy such as ethics, philosophy of mind, theory of knowledge, political philosophy, metaphysics and logic through the course of your three years. We also have courses on major figures in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hegel and others. The Philosophy side of the degree is highly flexible, with no required modules.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+AB Scottish Highers - AABB-ABBB Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB International Baccalaureate - 32-30 points Core Requirements - Grade B in GCE A Level Music
• Academic title
  BA Music and Philosophy
• Course description
  Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
  
  Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
  
  Important notice :
  This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
   
  This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
  
  Typical First Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Critical Thinking  20
   
  Human Rights  20
   
  Matters of Life and Death  20
   
  Mind, Brain and Personal Identity  20
   
  Philosophy of Art and Literature  20
   
  Areas of Philosophy  10
   
  Case Studies in Western Music  10
   
  Composition  10
   
  Critical Responses to Music  10
   
  History of Philosophy  10
   
  Individual Project  10
   
  Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint  10
   
  Introduction to Studio Techniques  10
   
  Key Arguments  10
   
  Knowledge, Justification and Doubt  10
   
  Listening Skills  10
   
  Music History  10
   
  Music of the World  10
   
  Performance  10
   
  Philosophy of Religion  10
   
  Philosophy of Science  10
   
  Popular Music Studies  10
   
  Stylistic Harmony  10
   
  Typical Second Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  
  There are a large number of optional modules available to choose from for this year of the course. You can find out more by contacting the department
  
  Typical Third Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Extended Dissertation  40
   
  Extended Portfolio of Compositions  40
   
  Extended Prepared Instrumental or Vocal Recital  40
   
  Advanced Logic  20
   
  Aristotle  20
   
  Dissertation  20
   
  Epistemology  20
   
  Feminism: Rationality and Politics  20
   
  Hegel and His Critics  20
   
  Hobbes and Hume  20
   
  Kant  20
   
  Metaphysics  20
   
  Morality, Identity and Freedom  20
   
  Philosophical Problems 1  20
   
  Philosophical Problems II  20
   
  Philosophy of Language  20
   
  Philosophy of Mathematics  20
   
  Philosophy of Psychology  20
   
  Philosophy of Science  20
   
  Portfolio of Compositions  20
   
  Possible Worlds  20
   
  Pragmatism  20
   
  Prepared Instrumental or Vocal Recital  20
   
  The Imagination  20
   
  Theories of Rights  20
   
  Value Theory  20

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